A note explains"Bronze amphora from Parion
Parion , 1 km east of Kemer village in the Biga District of Çanakkale, was founded in the 8th century BC. Like all Greek cities in Western Anatolia, it reached a high level of civilization in the 7th and 6th centuries BC. Parion was a port city and was an important maritime trade center between the ports stretching towards Hellespontos via Cyzicus via Priapos in the east and Lampsacus in the west. It was ruled by Lydia, Persia, Macedonian Kingdom until the Roman Age. Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) declared Parion, which was given great importance in the Roman Age, a 'privileged city'. Some parts of the Hellenistic city walls of Parion, whose circumference is approximately 7 km, have survived to the present day. There are two necropolis areas in the south and northeast of the city.

This amphora was found in the Southern Necropolis in 2005. The 34 cm high amphora has an egg and arrow row in the turned out rim, and an undecorated neck section below it. Satyr and Menad figures dancing ecstatically in the religious ceremony of God Dionysos on the main part of the body of the amphora, whose shoulder part is decorated with tongue motifs. The figures, whose hair is scattered, have Thyrsos and torches in their hands, and a panther skin on their backs. On both handles placed as appliqués, there are two long tongue motifs, a row of dots and Ionic Kyma underneath, and Eros figures in very fine workmanship. Both Eros figures have their heads turned to the left and their left feet are thrown forward. They both have diagonal bands on their chests. Besides these cross bands, the bracelets and anklets of the figures were also made of silver. The Eros figures are very similar in general appearance, the more damaged one has a Ram-Headed Rython in his left hand and Oinochoe in his right hand, while the other Eros figure has a sea shell in his left hand and a wreath in his right hand. The base of the vessel is also decorated with Ionic Kyma and silver is used in the triangular details. This vessel dates back to the second half of the 4th century. Conservation was done in 2010."

I took these pictures from the old museum, where taking its picture was much easier.